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attraction Definition

at·trac·tion (ə trak′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the act of attracting or condition of being attracted
  2. power to attract; charm or fascination
  3. anything that attracts or is meant to attract “coming attractions” at the movies
  4. Physics the mutual action by which bodies or particles of matter tend to draw together or cohere

attraction Synonyms

attraction

n.

  1. The act of drawing toward

    magnetism, allurement, fascination, captivation, temptation, pull, gravitation, affinity, inclination, tendency, enticement, draw.

    Antonyms repulsion, revulsion, alienation.

  2. That which draws toward itself

    gravity, magnet, lure, bait, decoy, blind, charm, appeal, allure, drawing power, pull*, glamour*, sex appeal*, spectacle*, display*, demonstration*, performance*, drawing card*, main event*, sucker bait*, plant*.

attraction Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • exert: In fact the age of the words may well have exerted a particular attraction.
  • boast: No other area of business or sporting venue can boast a bigger attraction or more diverse gathering than Brunton Park Stadium on matchdays.
  • visit: Walk or cycle along the Camel Trail or visit holiday attractions in the area.
  • explore: This is an ideal location for exploring the many attractions the North West has to enjoy... .

Preposition: as

Madame: Walking distance to this hotel are such attractions as Madame Tussauds, London Planetarium, Sherlock Holmes Museum and Oxford Street.

Adjective modifier

  • added: An added attraction during December is the popular Advent market.
  • popular: I reckon tourism is the most popular attraction for people.
  • gravitational: Similarly there will be a size above which gravitational attraction to the comet exceeds the gas pressure trying to detach the grains.
  • nearby: Nearby Attractions include: Robin Hood's Bay, the picturesque fishing village - only four miles away.
  • main: The main attraction is the Jenkin Lecture to be given by David Witt.
  • major: Ideally located for all of Cornwall's major attractions.

Preposition: on

doorstep: London Zoo, Lords Cricket Ground, and many other Central London attractions on the doorstep.

Noun used with modifier

  • tourist: Most of the tourist attractions lie within a mile's radius of the famous Charles Bridge.
  • visitor: Many visitor attractions within the locality include a variety of National Trust sites.
  • must-see: Probably the best times to get cheap flight to Beijing are in the spring and summer What are the must-see attractions?
  • fairground: It also had water features and a large entertainment ground featuring the latest fairground attractions.
  • heritage: We also offer occasional guided weekend visits to heritage attractions in the UK to students who wish to attend.
  • seaside: In the newer part of town visitors will find the usual seaside attractions including some relaxing gardens.

Preposition: for

  • visitor: Prime attractions for visitors, they are blissfully free of high rise hotels.
  • tourist: Lourdes, located in the foothills, is a massive attraction for tourists and pilgrims alike.